Question 4Discuss the feasibility of interlinking rivers to resolve the issue of water stress in other regionsGS1GS1
Discuss the feasibility of interlinking rivers to resolve the issue of water stress in other regions. (Answer in 150 words) 10 marks
Introduction
Interlinking of rivers from areas of overflow to underflow areas has been muted as a solution for water stress. According to NITI Aayog, 600 mm Indians are facing water stress.
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Main Body
Water Stress [Mind map with following branches]:
1Increase in frequency of droughts and floods.
2'Zero day' situations in cities like Shimla.
3Rapid depletion of groundwater (UN-water report).
4Rising population (currently 1400 crore).
River Interlinking - as a solution
Feasible [Mind map with following branches]:
1Many areas in India face flood every year
2Government push for the plan
3Natural flow of the river water can be utilized
4Perennial water
Not Feasible [Mind map with following branches]:
1Submersion of sensitive areas - eg) Kala-ashra like submerged Panna national park
2Topography of weather region it not favorable
3International examples like Murray-Darling basin points to non-feasibility of such project.
4Federal issues.
Thus, there is a need to build wide consensus for the project to be successful.
— NAUSHEEN · AIR 9
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Conclusion
Thus, there is a need to build wide consensus for the project to be successful.
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Diagram
Mind map showing 'water stress' as central concept with four branches: (1) Increase in frequency of droughts and floods, (2) Zero day situations in cities like Shimla, (3) Rapid depletion of groundwater, (4) Rising population
- Clear problem identification
- Specific examples (Shimla)
- Reference to official reports (NITI Aayog, UN-water)
- Current demographic data
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Topper
NAUSHEEN
AIR 92023
Subject & Paper
GS1GS1
Topic
Water Resources Management
River Interlinking
Water stress and solutions
Writing Stats
179
Total words
7
Paragraphs
analytical and structured
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